Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

astonishment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/
удивление (udivlenie)

Great surprise or amazement.

"She looked at the magician with astonishment."

"Она посмотрела на фокусника с удивлением." (Ona posmotrela na fokussnika s udivleniem.)
astound definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/əˈstaʊnd/
изумлять (izumlyat)

to greatly surprise or amaze someone

"The magician's final trick astounded the audience."

"Последний трюк фокусника изумил публику." (Posledniy tryuk fokusnika izumil publiku)
astounding definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
поразительный (po-ra-zi-tel-nyi)

Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.

"The team made an astounding comeback in the final minutes."

"Команда совершила ошеломляющий камбек в последние минуты." (Komanda sovershila oshelomlyayushchiy kambek v poslednie minuty.)
astrology definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əˈstrɒlədʒi/
астрология (astrologiya)

the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs

"She studied astrology to understand her future."

"Она изучала астрологию, чтобы понять свое будущее." (Ona izuchala astrologiyu, chtoby ponyat' svoyo budushcheye.)
astronomer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əˈstrɒnəmər/
астроном (astronom)

a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe

"The astronomer observed the new comet through his telescope."

"Астроном наблюдал новый комету через свой телескоп." (Astronom nablyudal novyj kometu cherez svoj teleskop.)
astronomical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌæstrəˈnɒmɪkəl/
астрономический (astronomicheskiy)

extremely large; relating to astronomy

"The company faced astronomical costs during expansion."

"Компания столкнулась с астрономическими затратами во время расширения." (Kompaniya stolknulas' s astronomicheskimi zatratami vo vremya rasshireniya.)
asylum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əˈsaɪləm/
убежище (ubezhishche)

Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.

"The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country."

"Беженцы искали убежище в соседней стране." (Bezhtsy iskali ubezhishche v sosedney strane.)
adjective B2
/əˈtɒm.ɪk/
атомный (atomny)

relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small

"The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest."

"Атомная структура водорода самая простая." (Atomnaya struktura vodoroda samaya prostaya.)
atomic habits definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əˈtɒm.ɪk ˈhæb.ɪts/
атомные привычки (atomnye privychki)

Small but powerful habits that can bring big changes over time

"Developing atomic habits leads to long-term success."

"Развитие атомных привычек приводит к долгосрочному успеху." (Razvitiye atomnykh privychek privodyt k dolgosrochnomu uspekhu.)
attain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/əˈteɪn/
достигать (dostigat)

to achieve or reach something

"She worked hard to attain her goals."

"Она усердно работала, чтобы достичь своих целей." (Ona usyerdno rabotala, chtoby dostich' svoikh tseley.)
attained definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
əˈteɪnd
достигнут (dostignut)

Succeeded in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for); reached a specified age, size, or amount.

"The region attained remarkable progress."

"Регион достиг значительного прогресса." (Region dostig zamechatelnogo progressa.)
Attentive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/əˈtɛntɪv/
внимательный (vnimatel'nyj)

Paying close attention to something or someone; being considerate and alert.

"The teacher praised the students for being attentive during the lesson."

"Учитель похвалил студентов за то, что они были внимательны во время урока." (Uchitel' pokhvalil studentov za to, chto oni byli vnimatel'ny v o vremya uрокa.)
Attentively definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/əˈten.tɪv.li/
внимательно (vnimatel'no)

with careful attention; in a focused manner

"She listened attentively to her teacher's instructions."

"Она внимательно слушала указания своего учителя." (Ona vnimatel'no slushala ukazaniya svoego uchitelya.)
attorney definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əˈtɜːrni/
адвокат (advokat)

a person who practices law; a lawyer

"She hired an attorney to represent her in court."

"Она наняла адвоката, чтобы он представлял её в суде." (Ona nanyala advokata, chtoby on predstavlyal yeye v sude.)
attractively definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/əˈtræktɪvli/
привлекательно (privlekatelno)

in a pleasing or appealing way; in a manner that draws interest or admiration

"The room was attractively decorated with soft lights and plants."

"Комната была привлекательно украшена мягким светом и растениями." (Komnata byla privlekatelno ukrashena myagkim svetom i rasteniyami)
attribute definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B2
/ˈætrɪˌbjuːt/ (noun), /əˈtrɪbjuːt/ (verb)

As a noun: a quality or characteristic of someone or something. As a verb: to regard something as being caused by someone or something.

"Her kindness is her greatest attribute, and many attribute her success to hard work."

attributes definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːts
атрибуты (atributy)

A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.

"Advanced crops possess beneficial attributes."

"Передовые культуры обладают полезными аттрибутами." (Peredovye kultury obladayut poleznymi attribyutami.)
Auction definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɔːkʃən/
аукцион (auktsion)

a public sale where goods are sold to the highest bidder

"The painting was sold at an auction for a record price."

"Картина была продана на аукционе за рекордную цену." (Kartina byla prodana na auktsione za rekordnuyu tsenu.)
audit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B2
/ˈɔːdɪt/
аудит (audit)

A formal examination of accounts or processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.

"The company hired an external firm to audit its financial statements."

"Компания наняла внешнюю фирму для проведения аудита своих финансовых отчетов." (Kompaniya nanyala vneshnyuyu firmu dlya provedeniya audita svoikh finansovykh otchetov.)
audition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B2
/ɔːˈdɪʃən/
прослушивание (proslushivanie)

A trial performance by an actor, singer, or musician to demonstrate suitability for a role.

"She auditioned for the lead role in the school play."

"Она прошла прослушивание на главную роль в школьной пьесе." (Ona proshla proslushivanie na glavnuyu rol' v shkol'noy p'ese.)
augmented reality definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ɔːɡˈmɛn.tɪd riˈæl.ɪ.ti
дополненная реальность, сочетание виртуального и реального мира (dopolnennaya real'nost', sochetanie virtual'nogo i real'nogo mira)

Technology that overlays digital information on the real world environment.

"Gaming has been transformed by augmented reality."

"Дополненная реальность изменила игры." (Dopolnennaya real'nost' izmenila igry.)
Authentic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ɔːˈθɛntɪk/
аутентичный (autentichny)

Genuine and real; not fake or copied.

"The museum displayed an authentic painting by Picasso."

"Музей показал аутентичную картину Пикассо." (Muzey pokazal autentichnuyu kartinu Pikasso.)
authentically definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ɔːˈθentɪkli/
аутентично (autentichno)

in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin

"She speaks authentically about her experiences."

"Она говорит аутентично о своём опыте." (ona govorit autentichno o svoyom opyte)
authenticity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌɔːθɛnˈtɪsɪti/
аутентичность (autentichnost)

The quality of being genuine or real.

"The authenticity of the ancient manuscript was confirmed by experts."

"Аутентичность древнего манускрипта была подтверждена экспертами." (Autentichnost' drevnego manuskripta byla podtverzhdena ekspertami.)
authorize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈɔːθəraɪz/
авторизовать (avtorizovat)

to give official permission or approval for something

"The manager authorized the refund after reviewing the complaint."

"Менеджер авторизовал возврат после рассмотрения жалобы." (Menedzher avtorizoval vozvrat posle rassmotreniya zhaloby.)
autobiography definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/
автобиография (avtobiografiya)

An account of a person's life written by that person.

"She published an autobiography about her journey to success."

"Она опубликовала автобиографию о своем пути к успеху." (Ona opublikovala avtobiografiyu o svoem puti k uspekhu.)
automate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈɔːtəmeɪt/

To use machines or computers to control or operate a process, making it automatic.

"The company decided to automate its customer service operations."

automation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən
автоматизация (avtomatizatsiya)

The use of machines or computers to do work that was previously done by people.

"Automation has increased efficiency in industries."

"Автоматизация повысила эффективность в промышленности." (Avtomatizatsiya povysila effektivnost' v promyshlennosti.)
autonomous vehicles definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/
автономные транспортные средства (avtonomnye transportnye sredstva)

Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.

"Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport."

"Автономные транспортные средства революционизируют будущее транспорта." (Avtonomnye transportnye sredstva revolyutsioniruyut budushcheye transporta.)
autonomy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɔːˈtɒnəmi/
автономия (avtonomiya)

the right or condition of self-government; independence or freedom to act or make decisions

"The university granted each department considerable autonomy in curriculum design."

"Университет предоставил каждому факультету значительную автономию в разработке учебной программы." (Universitet predostavil kazhdomu fakul'tetu znachitel'nuyu avtonomiyu v razrabotke uchebnoy programmy.)
avail definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/əˈveɪl/
воспользоваться (vospolzovatsya)

to make use of something; to be of use or benefit

"You should avail yourself of this opportunity."

"Тебе следует воспользоваться этой возможностью." (tebe sleduet vospolzovatsya etoy vozmozhnostyu)
availability definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/
доступность (dostupnost)

the state of being able to be used or obtained

"The availability of clean water is crucial for health."

"Доступность чистой воды важна для здоровья." (Dostupnost' chistoy vody vazhna dlya zdorov'ya.)
avalanche definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B2
/ˈævəlæntʃ/

(noun) a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside; a sudden overwhelming quantity; (verb) to descend like an avalanche

"The avalanche buried the mountain road under tons of snow."

avert definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/əˈvɜːrt/
предотвращать (predotvrashchat)

to prevent something bad from happening or to turn away one's eyes or thoughts

"Quick action helped avert a disaster."

"Быстрое действие помогло избежать катастрофы." (Bystroje dejstvie pomoglo izbezhat' katastrofy.)
avoidable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/əˈvɔɪdəbl/
предотвратимый (predotvratimyi)

able to be prevented or avoided

"Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning."

"Большую часть ущерба можно было предотвратить при правильном планировании." (bolshuyu chast usherba mozhno bylo predotvratit pri pravilnom planirovanii)
avoidance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əˈvɔɪdəns/
избегание (izbeganiye)

the act of staying away from something; deliberate prevention of contact or confrontation

"Avoidance of difficult conversations can create bigger problems later."

"Избегание трудных разговоров может позже создать большие проблемы." (izbeganiye trudnykh razgovorov mozhet pozzhe sozdat bolshiye problemy)
await definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/əˈweɪt/
ждать (zhdat)

to wait for something or someone

"We eagerly await your response."

"Мы с нетерпением ждем вашего ответа." (My s neterpeniem zhdyom vashego otveta.)
awaken definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/əˈweɪkən/
разбудить (razbudit)

to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware

"The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood."

"Громкий звук разбудил весь район." (Gromkiy zvuk razbudil ves' rayôn.)
awe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɔː/
изумление (izumlenie)

a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder

"The children looked at the fireworks in awe."

"Дети смотрели на фейерверки с изумлением." (Deti smotreli na feyerverki s izumleniem.)
Bachelor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbætʃələr/
холостяк; человек с университетской степенью (kholostyak; chelovek s universitetskoy stepen'yu)

an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university

"He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering."

"Он оставался холостяком всю свою жизнь и получил диплом инженера." (On ostavalsya kholostyakom vsyu svoyu zhizn' i poluchil diplom inzhenera.)
Backbone definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbækboʊn/
позвоночник (pozvonochnik)

the spine; the chief support or mainstay; strength of character

"Education is the backbone of a nation."

"Образование — это позвоночник нации." (Obrazovanie — eto pozvonochnik natsii.)
backdrop definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbækdrɒp/
задник (zadnik)

a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage

"The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene."

"Задник для пьесы был красивым горным пейзажем." (Zadnik dlya pyesy byl krasivym gornym peyzazhem.)
Backing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbækɪŋ/
поддержка (podderzhka)

support or approval for a plan, person, or idea

"The project received strong backing from the investors."

"Проект получил сильную поддержку от инвесторов." (Proyekt poluchil sil'nuyu podderzhku ot investirov.)
noun B2
/ˈbækˌsaɪd/
задняя часть (zadnyaya chast)

the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks

"The kids slid down the hill on their backside."

"Дети скатились с холма на своем заднем." (Deti skatilis' s kholma na svoem zadnem.)
bacteria definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/bækˈtɪəriə/
бактерии (bakterii)

Microscopic single-celled organisms that can be beneficial or harmful.

"Some bacteria in the human gut help with digestion."

"Некоторые бактерии в человеческом кишечнике помогают с пищеварением." (Nekotorye bakterii v chelovecheskom kishechnike pomogayut s pishchevareniem.)
bacterium definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/bækˈtɪəriəm/
бактерия (bakteriya)

A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.

"The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions."

"Врач объяснил, что одна бактерия может быстро размножаться при правильных условиях." (Vrach obyasnil, chto odna bakteriya mozhet bystro razmnozhatsya pri pravil'nykh usloviyakh.)
badge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/bædʒ/
значок (znachok)

A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.

"The police officer showed his badge to identify himself."

"Полицейский показал свой значок, чтобы идентифицировать себя." (Politseyskiy pokazal svoy znachok, chtoby identifitsirovat' sebya.)
bait definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B2
/beɪt/
пища или приманка, используемая для привлечения рыбы или животных; преднамеренно провоцировать или раздражать. (pishcha ili primanka, ispol'zuyemaya dlya privlecheniya ryby ili zhivotnykh; prednamerenno provotsirovat' ili razdrazhat'.)

Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.

"He used worms as bait to catch fish."

"Он использовал червей в качестве приманки для ловли рыбы." (On ispol'zoval chervyey v kachestve primanki dlya lovli ryby.)
ballot definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbælət/
бюллетень (byulleten)

a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote

"Voters cast their ballot in the election."

"Избиратели подали свой бюллетень на выборах." (Izbirateli podali svoi byulleten na vyborakh.)
bandwidth definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈbænd.wɪdθ
пропускная способность (propusknaya sposobnost)

A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.

"Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed."

"Увеличение пропускной способности повышает скорость интернета." (uvelichenie propusknoy sposobnosti povyshaet skorost interneta.)